{"id":480972,"date":"2025-10-07T18:27:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T18:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/480972\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T18:27:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T18:27:17","slug":"the-hunslet-club-opens-1-2-million-3g-pitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/480972\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hunslet Club opens \u00a31.2 Million 3G pitch"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Hunslet Club, a leading youth organisation in South Leeds, has officially opened its brand-new \u00a31.2 million 3G sports facility yesterday (6 October 2025), funded through the Football Foundation\u2019s Lionesses Fund \u2013 a national investment programme designed to boost women\u2019s and girls\u2019 participation in sport.<\/p>\n

The Hunslet Club is proud to be one of just 30 sites across the country selected to receive this funding, recognising the club\u2019s commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality sporting opportunities for all young people.<\/p>\n

The new 3G pitch will not only transform football opportunities for girls and women in South Leeds but will also enhance community access to year-round sport, training, and development session for all young people in the area.<\/p>\n

The grand opening was attended by The Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson, along with Hunslet legends Peter Swan and Jason Robinson, who joined club members, families, and supporters to celebrate the milestone. Leeds United Women\u2019s Abi Lee and rugby legend Jason Robinson had the honour of cutting the gold ribbon, marking the official opening of the state-of-the-art facility.<\/p>\n

Following the ceremony, young members of The Hunslet Club flooded onto the pitch to showcase a range of activities, from football and rugby to multi-sport games, highlighting the wide variety of opportunities now available on site.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis investment is a game-changer for South Leeds,\u201d said Ryan Grant, Director of Business & Education at The Hunslet Club. \u201cIt\u2019s about giving every young person \u2013 especially girls \u2013 the chance to get involved, be active, and thrive in a safe, inclusive environment. We\u2019re incredibly proud to be part of this national movement.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Football Foundation\u2019s Lionesses Fund aims to level the playing field by improving access to grassroots facilities and increasing female participation in football across the UK.<\/p>\n

For more information about The Hunslet Club and its wide range of activities, visit hunsletclub.org.uk<\/strong><\/a> or follow @HunsletClub<\/strong> on social media.<\/p>\n

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This post is based on a press release issued by The Hunslet Club<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Photo L-R: Jason Robinson, Abi Lee and the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire<\/p>\n

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